AKP Phnom Penh, October 20, 2026 --

Cambodia has set a new historical record by exporting more than one million tonnes of milled rice, with Prime Minister Samdech Moha Borvor Thipadei Hun Manet congratulating the achievement as a major milestone for the nation and its agricultural sector.

According to the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (MAFF), Cambodia’s official milled rice exports reached 1,014,442 tonnes as of Oct. 19, 2026, surpassing the previous record.

In a message posted on social media on Tuesday morning, Samdech Thipadei expressed his congratulations on the achievement, highlighting the significance of the milestone for Cambodia and its agricultural industry.

MAFF Spokesperson H.E. Khim Finan described the milestone as a moment of great pride for the nation, stressing that the achievement surpasses all previous annual export figures.

"We have officially broken the historical record for rice exports today," H.E. Finan said late Monday. "This is a remarkable triumph for the nation and the agriculture sector as a whole."

According to data from the Cambodia Rice Federation, the Kingdom exported 940,321 tonnes of milled rice in 2025, generating approximately US$602.41 million in revenue. Milled rice exports in 2025 grew by 45.59 percent, while paddy rice exports expanded by 32.43 percent compared to the same period in 2024.

The European Union remained Cambodia’s largest market for milled rice, followed by China and its autonomous regions, as well as five ASEAN member states. Cambodia also exported milled rice to 25 other markets, including countries in Africa and the Middle East.

Fragrant rice accounted for the largest share of Cambodia’s milled rice exports, followed by white rice. Other varieties shipped to international markets included broken rice, organic rice and parboiled rice.

The achievement reflects Cambodia’s strong commitment to expanding its rice exports to markets across the world.

By K. Rithy Reak